Finance Manager at Robert Walters

• A leading organisation in the building industry is seeking a Finance Manager to join their finance team based in Bellville, Cape Town. This role offers you the opportunity to shape the financial integrity and strategic direction of a respected business unit, while working closely with C-level management and Council.You will be empowered to manage a dedicated team, drive financial planning, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• As Finance Manager you will play a pivotal role in guiding the finance team towards achieving organisational excellence. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve developing forward-thinking financial strategies that support business objectives while preparing detailed budgets and forecasts. You will be responsible for producing insightful management accounts that inform key decisions at the highest levels. By monitoring cash flow closely you will ensure operational stability while managing banking relationships to optimise cash management. Your expertise in risk management will be crucial as you establish internal controls that safeguard assets and guarantee compliance with evolving regulations. You will lead audit processes with precision—reviewing payrolls for accuracy—and oversee tax calculations as well as statutory submissions. Mentoring your team is central to this role: you’ll allocate duties thoughtfully, promote learning opportunities internally and externally, facilitate knowledge sharing sessions or handovers when required, all while fostering harmony within the department. Additionally you’ll supervise system upgrades—ensuring successful project delivery—and respond promptly to ad-hoc requests from stakeholders. Your commitment to maintaining organised records ensures continuity during staff transitions or absences.
• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with organisational objectives, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently across all business units.
• Prepare comprehensive budgets and forecasts, monitoring performance against targets to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Produce accurate management accounts and financial reports, analysing variances between actual and budgeted figures to inform recommendations for senior management and Council.
• Monitor cash flow daily to maintain liquidity and operational stability, managing banking relationships and optimising cash management processes.
• Plan investment strategies and ensure timely payment of liabilities, maintaining effective engagement with banking partners and suppliers.
• Establish robust internal controls and policies, identifying financial risks and implementing mitigation strategies while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and tax requirements.
• Lead external audit processes by coordinating activities, resolving queries promptly, reviewing payroll processing for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to payment execution.
• Oversee calculation, reporting, and payment of taxes including PAYE, VAT, corporate tax; manage submission of statutory returns; liaise with tax authorities as needed.
• Mentor finance staff by allocating responsibilities clearly, monitoring team performance, promoting professional development opportunities, and facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.
• Supervise financial systems implementation and upgrades; evaluate technology solutions for reporting and analysis; maintain proper documentation for all financial processes.

Your proven track record as a Finance Manager will be evident through your CA(SA) qualification combined with several years’ experience in similar roles. You bring deep expertise in budgeting techniques—forecasting future needs accurately—and interpreting complex financial data for senior stakeholders. Your proficiency with ERP systems means you can streamline operations efficiently while leveraging Excel for sophisticated modelling tasks. Strategic acumen enables you to collaborate seamlessly across departments—providing valuable input on cost-saving measures or profitability enhancements. As a mentor you nurture talent within your team by promoting learning opportunities both internally (through knowledge sharing sessions) and externally (via formal training). Your communication skills shine when presenting reports or negotiating outcomes—always maintaining ethical standards of conduct alongside strict confidentiality protocols. Adaptability is second nature: whether responding swiftly to regulatory changes or driving system upgrades forward without disruption during staff transitions.

• CA(SA) qualification is essential for this role as it underpins your ability to deliver high-quality financial management outcomes.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar financial management position equips you with practical insights into budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, cash flow management, accounting principles (including IFRS), taxation compliance, audit management, risk governance, regulatory adherence.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and accounting software enables you to optimise financial processes; intermediate Excel skills support advanced modelling tasks.
• Strategic thinking allows you to partner effectively with business leaders—offering decision-making support on cost management projects or profitability analysis initiatives.
• Leadership skills are demonstrated through mentoring staff members; performance management; process improvement; cross-functional collaboration; problem-solving abilities; analytical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills are vital for report writing; presentation delivery; negotiation; influencing stakeholders; attention to detail; ethical conduct; confidentiality maintenance; time management; organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing systems or regulations ensures effectiveness even in uncertain environments—driving process improvements where necessary.
• Experience in facilitating access to internal/external learning opportunities supports professional development within your team.